ADOPTEES ACCESS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES

May 11, 2017

Support Senate Bill 977: An Act Concerning Access To Original Birth Records By Adult Adopted Persons

Adopted adults whose adoptions were finalized on or after October 1, 1983 have the ability to attain an uncertified copy of their birth certificate. However, those adopted before this date do not yet have this right of access. Senate Bill 977 will give all adult adoptees equal access to their birth certificate.

REASONS TO SUPPORT THIS BILL:

Adoptees need to have access to information that will help them be aware of their family medical record.

Treatment can be hindered by a lack of biological information.

Psychologically it can be stressful on an adult adoptee to not have information on their birth parents health history.

Birth certificates are often requested as identifying information. Not having a copy hinders the adoptee in such circumstances.

Those adopted prior to October 1, 1983 deserve to have the same access to a birth certificate as those adopted after this date.

ACTION NEEDED:

Contact your state senator and urge them to vote for SB 977.
Ask them to support a vote now.
The bill must still get through the House so time is of the essence.